Modi Faces Popularity Test as His State Heads for Local Polls
- Elections in Gujarat state will take place in December
- Polls taking place amid soaring inflation and unemployment
Narendra Modi
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s home state of Gujarat will head to the polls in December, a ballot that is likely to show strong support for the leader who is seeking a third term as premier in national elections due in less than two years.
Polling for Gujarat’s 182-member assembly will be held in two phases on Dec. 1 and Dec. 5. Votes will be counted on Dec. 8, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said at a press conference in New Delhi Thursday.